Champagne Problems

Activist, writer, and filmmaker Jean Kilbourne explains the importance of media literacy when advertisers push alcohol and encourage addictive behavior.

Jeff and Debra Jay almost need no introduction. Appearing on programs such as Dr. Oz, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and PBS, they have built a career sharing their knowledge on how to prevent or recover from a life of addiction. This episode, we get their expertise on recognizing the signs and creating space for a loved one to get help.

This episode, our very own Patrick Balsley walks us through his battles with addiction and his journey to find purpose in sobriety.

Can we make sober chic again? This week's guest certainly thinks so. Jen Batchelor tells us about her very own non-alcoholic beverage brand, Kin Euphorics, and how we can get back into the social scene without sacrificing our sobriety.

Ruby Warrington is the woman behind the term "sober curious"... a powerful term that our co-hosts dive into with this special guest. Ruby's journey is full of insight into what living life with less alcohol - or without alcohol - outside of the typical 12-step path.

At just 31 years old, Molly Ruggere serves as founder and CEO of Counter Culture Club, an organization committed to creating social spaces free of alcohol. This episode, Molly discusses her own journey to an alcohol-free life and why people from around the world have joined her in creating social calendars that leave out cocktails and the dreaded "sunday apology tours".

Former pro beach volleyballer Gabby Reece uses her athletic background to help people realize the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. This episode, Gabby references "cleaning out the corners," to inspire us to create and sustain habits that will transform our wellbeing and explores the question of whether or not alcohol fits into a holistically "well" lifestyle.

On this special episode, Robbie and Patrick take a look at spirituality and how it contributes to our overall wellness.  Plus, Patrick explains how meditation, mindfulness, and consistency can help us find a healthier way to unwind.

Executive Director of the Alcohol Drug Council of North Carolina Kurtis Taylor kicks the stigma surrounding underage drinking. Taylor gives us expert advice on how to raise our kids with healthier understandings about alcohol, its effects on their wellbeing, and the risks it poses to our youth when we refuse to acknowledge its presence in their lives.

Social psychologist from University of South Florida Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez, unpacks how alcohol interrupts the "flow" of our relationships.  Married, dating, or single, there is so much to learn from this conversation.

Professional Coach Sarah Olin delivers an empowering message about the ability we have to create our lives with each choice we make. Our co-hosts and Sarah explore how claiming our choice with drinking (whatever that may be) will create a clear path for our future selves to follow.

Grief and meditation coach Kim Bogert joins us for a powerful conversation surrounding grief – spoiler alert: our co-hosts learn that we experience grief far more often than we understand.  This is a tough, but eye opening conversation.

For this special episode, we are joined by Dr. Ashley McDonell, our resident feminist who just so happens to be co-host Robbie Shaw's wife. Co-host Sam Hampson and Ashley have a thoughtful discussion about drinking in female culture and the different ways alcohol affects women's bodies. Plus, Robbie and Ashley offer valuable insight into parenting young women.

Our friend Rich Jones (CEO of Youturn and FAVOR Greenville) returns to discuss the socialization of men around drinking and the way our culture has historically linked alcohol to masculinity.  Co-host Sam Hampson also gains insight into this topic through personal stories shared by Robbie and Patrick.

Former NBA player, Chris Herren joins our co-hosts, for a critical exploration about educating our youth about drinking and what you need to know as the parent or friend of a teen.

Our co-hosts speak with LA-based health coach Amé Damaso about optimizing your health and determining how drinking fits into your wellness goals.

An exploration of how alcohol effects our bodies and brains with Dr. Steve Scanlan.

A conversation with Rich Jones (CEO of Youturn and FAVOR Greenville) about the normalization of alcohol in society and business.

Join us as we embark on a passion project turned podcast that explores the normalization of alcohol in our society and brings in experts to dissect its influence and effect on our lives.